Tuesday’s Top Stories
- Ruidoso residents deal with insurance issues after flooding
- Changes in staffing affect Albuquerque District Court hearings
- Study ranks New Mexico as state with the worst school system
- 1 injured after shooting in southeast Albuquerque
- Bernalillo County addressing illegal tire dumping site
- Rodents and Hantavirus: What New Mexico residents should know
- 5 things to know as the GENIUS Act becomes law
Tuesday’s Five Facts
[1] ABQ mayor signs executive order for immigrant safety, rights – Albuquerque city leaders came together Monday to announce a new executive order. Mayor Tim Keller signed the policy, which looks to help the immigrant population in the city. The city says the order reaffirms its commitment to support the city’s immigrant community. New Mexico Speaker of the House Javier Martinez echoed the Mayor’s concerns, while some city councilors are pushing back against the idea.
[2] Family speaks about father killed in a crash – The family of a car enthusiast who died in a crash in Albuquerque is sharing his story. Cecil Barreras was taking his recently purchased 1958 Chevy Impala to get detailed when he got into a crash with a semi early Sunday morning. Police later confirmed he died. State police are still investigating, but say a car had previously crashed into a wall and the semi tried to avoid that crash. The Impala, also traveling west, applied its brakes, slid underneath and caught fire. Barreras loved classic cars and frequently took them to shows across the metro area and the southwest.
[3] Warm weather with more storms forming around New Mexico – Tuesday will be an active afternoon across the state with numerous showers and storms by the afternoon. All storms will be capable of heavy rainfall, dropping as much as 1″ in some places. This will bring a threat of flash flooding, especially over the Ruidoso area burn scars. The monsoon pattern begins to break down on Wednesday, but there will still be scattered afternoon showers and storms across the state…